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bicker

bick·er

bicker

 
 
pronunciation:
bI kr
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, noun
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: bickers, bickering, bickered
definition: to engage in a petty quarrel; squabble.
It's not at all unusual for couples to bicker about money.
synonyms:
argue, disagree, quarrel, spat, squabble, wrangle
similar words:
altercate, caterwaul, clash, contend, dispute, fight, haggle, hassle, quibble, spar
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part of speech: noun
definition: a petty squabble.
synonyms:
argument, hassle, quarrel, row, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle
similar words:
altercation, conflict, controversy, disagreement, dispute, falling-out, fuss, miff, run-in, skirmish, tilt, variance
derivation: bickerer (n.)